How far is it from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 63 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The drive from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 63 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Heath Side?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south-west of Heath Side.

Which roads does the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?

The drive from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M25.

Which towns do you pass between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Towns on the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Dagenham, Orpington, Hayes, Thornton Heath, Reigate.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Along the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can fill up at Shell Hawley (24/7), Shell (24/7), Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Along the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can stop for the night or service your van at Paxwood, Roverdene.

Heath Side London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 63 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 45 min via M25. The distance is 63 km. The straight-line distance is 41 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mottingham and Chislehurst North, Whitefoot, Tooting Bec, Earlswood, Surrey. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 63 km

1 Depart onto Oakfield Lane 16 m
2 Exit roundabout left onto Oakfield Lane 646 m
3 Enter roundabout straight onto Oakfield Lane 30 m
4 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Oakfield Lane 128 m
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Old Bexley Lane 77 m
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Old Bexley Lane 114 m
7 Enter roundabout left 228 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 540 m
9 Merge slightly right onto Dartford Bypass 4 km
10 Take exit slightly left 480 m
11 Enter rotary straight 420 m
12 Exit rotary straight 17 km
13 Keep slightly left 21 km

14 Take exit slightly left 2 km
15 Merge slightly right 10 km
16 Continue straight 2 km
17 Take exit slightly left 431 m
18 Enter rotary straight 252 m
19 Exit rotary straight 2 km
20 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 94 m
21 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 2 km
22 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 85 m
23 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 188 m
24 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 513 m
25 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 43 m
26 Turn right onto London Road 2 km
27 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 66 m
28 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 2 km
29 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 88 m
30 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 364 m
31 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heath Side covers roughly the same distance, 63 km.

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How far is it from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 63 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 63 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Heath Side?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south-west of Heath Side.
Which roads does the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?: The drive from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M25.
Which towns do you pass between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Dagenham, Orpington, Hayes, Thornton Heath, Reigate.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Along the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can fill up at Shell Hawley (24/7), Shell (24/7), Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Heath Side and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Along the route from Heath Side to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can stop for the night or service your van at Paxwood, Roverdene.

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